Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Aerial Device, 2022-2024 Forestry Body, 2022-2025 Service Body, and 2025 Digger Derrick vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the vehicle certification label may be incorrect, leading to the vehicle being unintentionally overloaded.
Consequence: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Altec will inspect and replace the labels as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN CSN-3251.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
0 investigations; 0 open.
Manufacturer communications
3 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system
System
Count
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
SERVICE BRAKES
2
11023315
Date: 2025-09-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from General Motors that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. These vehicles may have a brake pressure sensor assembly that may allow brake fluid
11019749
Date: 2025-07-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Altec has learned that the trailer wiring harness on certain Freightliner chassis with Altec forestry bodies manufactured from July 2021 to February 2025 supplies constant voltage to the trailer brakes, causing the trailer brakes to always be engaged.
11019928
Date: 2025-07-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Altec has learned that the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and gross axle weight rating (GAWR) placard on the door jamb lists the incorrect weights on various units built from December 2021 to February 2025. This could lead to unintentional overloading, which could damage the vehicle.
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